Chapter 196: A Sudden Spark

Chapter 196: A Sudden Spark The air was still thick with the aftermath of Kirishima's bold declaration, and I could feel everyone's eyes on us. Kirishima, still cradling me in his arms, grinned at the others, seemingly basking in the attention. "Hey, tomorrow want to go on a date, Vesper?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with excitement. My heart skipped a beat as I processed his request. A date? With Kirishima? I felt a mix of emotions swirling inside me, but before I could respond, I noticed Shinso's face darkening with anger. His eyes narrowed, and his jaw clenched, as if he was struggling to contain his frustration. I couldn't help but wonder why Shinso was reacting this way. Was he upset because of Kirishima's bold declaration, or was there something more to it? I pushed the thought aside for now and focused on Kirishima's question. "Yes, I'd love to," I said, trying to sound casual despite the butterflies in my stomach. Kirishima let out a whoop of excitement, pumping his fist in the air. "That's great! I'll pick you up at 10 am sharp!" he exclaimed, his face still flushed with excitement. Shinso's expression turned even darker, his eyes flashing with anger. I could almost see the tension radiating from his body, and I began to feel a little uneasy. What was going on with Shinso? As Kirishima set me down, I couldn't help but notice the way Shinso's gaze lingered on us, his eyes burning with an intensity that made me shiver. I pushed the feeling aside and turned to Kirishima, smiling up at him. "I'm looking forward to it," I said, trying to sound sincere. Kirishima grinned, his face still alight with excitement. "Me too! I'll make sure to plan something special," he said, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. As we stood there, surrounded by the others, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement about the date. But Shinso's angry expression lingered in my mind, leaving me wondering what was really going on beneath the surface.